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Bassist, DJ, Producer, Graphic Designer & Tattoo Artist, David Foral, has released a new single featuring Hip-Hop MC, Big Nes. The song is called “Paved The Way” and is the first of many tracks Dave plans to release in the future, outside of his contributions to Dirty Heads… (more…)

Self-proclaimed “traditional reggae riddim band”The Dubplates have been contributing impacting and striking instrumentals, coupled with equally impressive vocals since their founding in 2009. Fast forward almost a decade later and the energy for the Charleston, S.C. ensemble has never been higher. The Dubplates just released Box Full of Steel to the masses June 23 via Chalicetown Records, with 13 new tracks ready to blaze your speakers. (more…)

Taking on the role of producer, Southern CA’s Nico Marks has released a collaborative album titled Summer Unity. The album features a few members of Long Beach Dub Allstars, The Aggrolites and more — Grab the first track, “Unity,” for FREE, featuring Opie Ortiz, Tippa Lee and Tim Wu on sax… (more…)

Based out of Canada, here is the video premiere for the Darenots new single “Murda Whistle.” The group filmed the video in Toronto Ontario with live tour footage edited into the mix. It was shot by Dustin O’Donnel with editing by Swav Pior. The track is from the Strange Love Vol.1 EP that dropped on June 16th via Law Records. The group is expected to continue releasing 3-song EP’s over the next several months, so Vol. 1 is clearly your introduction to whats next. You can purchase the song, “Murda Whistle” by clicking HERE! Enjoy the song and video…

Arizona-based Katastro are not one to settle or shy away from experimentation –- since their musical inception in 2007 the alternative-hip hop-rock quartet have continued to push boundaries and break new sonic ground with each release. Following up on their release of Strange Nights in 2016, Katastro has revealed you can expect their first acoustic album Bones to hit the shelves August 11 via LAW Records. (more…)

Jamtown, the new trio comprised of G. Love, Cisco Adler and Donavon Frankenreiter have arrived and are ready to invade your speakers. Their debut self-titled EP was just released via Adler’s own Bananabeat Records on June 23 — read up on the details and give it a listen! (more…)

On August 25th, New Kingston will release their fourth studio album A Kingston Story; Come From Far via Easy Star Records. Today, the band has premiered the Cover-Art for their new record displaying the visual aesthetic to a title of an album that is shaping up to be around the theme of reflection, while embracing the continued journey. Take a look for yourself and read what the band had to share about the cover-art… (more…)

I don’t know what the hell is going on over there at Easy Star Records but they sure are on a roll with releasing some great albums. Such is the case with the June 30th release of Double Tiger’s debut album Sharp & Ready. It features producer/vocalist Jay Spaker, who is also in John Brown’s Body, on a record he’s been producing for several years. We’re giving away new song “Ram Dancehall” away on our homepage with some background to the project that you can read here… (more…)

What happens when art comes to life from the sounds of a beautiful song? Slightly Stoopid shows us in their latest music video for “One Bright Day” featuring the lovely, Angela Hunte. The song is from Stoopid’s last studio album, 2015’s Meanwhile…Back At The Lab. The animated video was done by Hawaii-based artist and aspiring pro surfer Danielle Zirk. What makes this video that much more special is that the with the video being comprised of visuals procured from large canvas paintings, the original art from the video is being auctioned, with proceeds donated to The Global BrightLight Foundation, providing practical, affordable solar energy solutions to rural communities that currently lack access to electricity. You can throw your bid into the auction by clicking HERE! Enjoy the song and video…

Need an epic event to help close out your summer in style? Look no further, Reggae Rise Up Utah recently revealed their full lineup and festival details and its shaping up to be a big one. Held in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains at Rivers Edge in Heber, Utah just outside of Park City, the two-day camping and music festival taking place August 19-20 aims to deliver in epic proportions! (more…)

For those still “counting the days” they’ve been without new tunes from Goldfinger, fans can now rejoice as the wait has come to an end. After nine long years, the skate-punk rock heroes have recently announced that their new album The Knife will be released on July 21, 2017 via Rise Records featuring 13 new tracks! (more…)

On June 17th, Cali-based reggae-rock group BURNT released their 10th studio album with Majestic Walrus; a 20 track monster of an album that comes in at over an hour. We’re featuring track 4 off the new record with “Blackberry” — Grab it for FREE and read more about the group… (more…)

It’s summertime so it should come as no surprise that the Dirty Heads are boasting a new single in lieu of the summer months to play as your soundtrack with their new song “Vacation.” The group releases the single amidst their Summer tour with SOJA and have announced that this track will be included on a new album, expected to drop this September! (more…)

Shot by Michael Artega, here is a live, 360 degree video of Long Beach Dub Allstars performing a new song “Don’t Get Me Down”. The video was shot during the One Love Reggae festival back in February. Not only have the Long Beach Dub Allstars been filling up their weekends with live shows, they’ve also been inside the studio recording new music and we can only guess that this will be one of the newer songs they track. No set date for a new single to drop and for those inquiring about the line-up, stay tuned for our Exclusive Interview with the Long Beach legends as they dish on their evolving line-up, recording new music and performing live! Until we drop the interview, view their upcoming tour dates by clicking HERE — Enjoy the song and video…

It’s been a busy few months with exciting happenings coming from the 311 camp! In addition to their highly anticipated 12th studio album Mosaic released June 23, the Omaha-based quintet recently had the opportunity to be featured on a couple of prime-time TV appearances including The Eric Andre Show and HBO’s Animals – read the full details and check out the clips! (more…)